Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FH2

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FH2, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ1 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm XQ1 (2/3") and FH2 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XQ1 was announced 2 years after the FH2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XQ1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic FH2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm XQ1 matches up versus the FH2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XQ1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XQ1 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm XQ1 has got exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XQ1 vs Panasonic FH2 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ1 and the FH2.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ1 and FH2 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ1 and FH2.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XQ1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will show extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XQ1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.